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Public records list Randhir Kapoor as a film director, film producer and screenwriter. Randhir Kapoor was born on February 15, 1947 in Mumbai, Bombay State, India. The age as of 2026 is 79.
My Take
Randhir Kapoor carries one of the heaviest legacies in Indian cinema, and that context shapes how I see him. Born in Mumbai in 1947 into the legendary Kapoor dynasty, son of Raj Kapoor and grandson of Prithviraj, with brothers like Rishi, he was effectively Bollywood royalty from birth. What I find compelling is that he didn't merely coast on the name as an actor, but worked as a director, producer, and screenwriter too, engaging with filmmaking from multiple angles. Inheriting that much expectation could crush most people, yet he carved out his own contribution. He remains an essential thread in the Kapoor story.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Randhir Kapoor
- Name (Japanese)
- ランディール・カプール
- Reading
- らんでぃーる・かぷーる
- Born
- February 15, 1947 (age 79)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Boar
- Origin
- Mumbai, Bombay State, India
- Occupation
- film director / actor / film producer / screenwriter / film actor
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randhir%20Kapoor
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2700318
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Randhir Kapoor born?
Born February 15, 1947 (age 79).
Where is Randhir Kapoor from?
Randhir Kapoor is from Mumbai, Bombay State, India.
What does Randhir Kapoor do?
Randhir Kapoor works as film director, actor, film producer, screenwriter, film actor.
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